E44: Joan Benoit Samuelson - The First Ever Women's Olympic Champion
When LA saw the first ever Olympic women's marathon champion, it was none other than this week's Marathon Talk guest who crossed the line first - Joan Benoit Samuelson. An icon in the sport and Deen...
31 Touko 202458min
E43: Mallory Creveling - Runner's World Deputy Editor, Health & Fitness
What better time to exhibit the extraordinary mental benefits of running than during Mental Health Awareness Week. That's been a huge focus for this week's Marathon Talk guest, Runner's World's Mallor...
17 Touko 20241h
E42: Anya Culling - Lockdown Runner-Turned-Elite International Athlete
What a story Anya Culling written, from humble beginnings to the elite field in a matter of years. She plans to continue her upward trajectory as her tale was one of so many stunning performances from...
3 Touko 20241h 1min
E41: Cedric King - Award-Winning T64 Marathoner
When you overcome the voice in your head telling you to tap out, that's where a true champion is made. Such wise words come from a man whose past does not define his future - double amputee Cedric Kin...
19 Huhti 20241h 9min
E40: Helen Thorn - Comedian, Author and Back-to-Back Marathon Runner
All that running does for wellbeing is well-documented, but Helen Thorn's marathon journey is an uplifting reminder to us all. In the wake of a divorce, it became a central tenet to her mental healt...
5 Huhti 202454min
E39: Andrew Kastor - Deena's Coach & Husband
This week's guest needs no introduction to Deena - he's her coach, her husband, and now a Boston Marathon qualifier after an admirable performance in LA. It's a joy to catch up with Coach Kastor fresh...
22 Maalis 20241h 4min
E38: Visually-Impaired Six Star Hopeful Mark Rogerson & his guide Katie Garrity
Marathons form very unique bonds within the running community, but when your life is in your guide's hands it's truly a bond like no other. That's where Six Star hopeful Mark Rogerson's story sheds li...
8 Maalis 20241h 3min
E37: Becs Gentry: Tokyo Marathon Preview
The 2024 Abbott World Marathon Majors season has arrived! It all starts this Sunday in Tokyo with Eliud Kipchoge AND Sifan Hassan both on the start line. This episode we dive into the elite races, t...
1 Maalis 20241h 8min
